Home & Garden - 20 February 2007

Anyone ever see those couch-like, foam sitting things that unfold into a bed that a guest could sleep on? What are they called and where can I find them?

2007-02-20 08:10:50 · 3 answers · asked by allnontoxic 2 in Other - Home & Garden

i have all these cd's without cases and i hate having them in a cd booklet. i just wondered if anyone out there had any ideas of something that i could make so that they are easy to take out and put away, and to see what each one is.

2007-02-20 08:09:45 · 6 answers · asked by sandy c 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have some red luggage that just got stained from the coveyer belt. Its red canvas any ideas how to get it out. Im going to Florida so i just want to get the stain out. Quick.

2007-02-20 08:07:55 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I live in Minnesota and I am completely new to the lawn care stuff. I have called TruGreen, Scott and some local lawn care providers. Their application process and periods are pretty much same. But, I want to know what are the chemicals that we should avoid to have a good result in future as well as to have a good environment.

2007-02-20 08:07:07 · 1 answers · asked by sona 1 in Garden & Landscape

We bought a modular home last year. The pipes that run under the house to the septic tank have a "u-shape" in the line not far from the bathroom. We were told by someone who says he was plumber that this "u-shape" is to keep the septic smell from coming thru the toilets/sinks into the house. I've been told by someone else (not a plumber, don't ask) that it's wrong and it will clog. Is there a professional plumber out there who can tell me what's right? We still have warranty left on the house and if it needs to be fixed, I want it fixed under the warranty.

Also, do we need to regularly put something like Ridex (spelling?) into the septic, and if yes, how often?

Thanks!

2007-02-20 08:06:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-20 08:01:46 · 5 answers · asked by taggan 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-20 07:55:40 · 12 answers · asked by rick s 2 in Garden & Landscape

It is a mint green chair which looks like it came off the star ship enterprise. It is what I have but it does not go with the room or me. Any good ideas on how to change the look myself?

2007-02-20 07:52:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-02-20 07:49:41 · 2 answers · asked by Sarah M 1 in Garden & Landscape

I am breathing in something harmful. If so, is there some way to combat the mildew. The mildew appears as brown speckles on visible porion of the pages when the book is closed. Will this damage the books? Thanks a lot.

2007-02-20 07:46:58 · 3 answers · asked by kmm4864990 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-02-20 07:46:03 · 6 answers · asked by Mary 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have two bamboo trees that i have had for the past 5 years. They each started at about a foot and are now approximately 4 feet. One of the bamboo trees is now beginning to turn yellow, is there anything I could do to turn it back green. I am thinking it might be because of the cold weather. These are lucky bamboo trees and I need to get this fixed ASAP. I hold these bamboo trees in just glass water bottles.

2007-02-20 07:45:25 · 6 answers · asked by Markooch210 2 in Garden & Landscape

I like the kinds of plants that look like the aloe vera(I already have one) and is a desert plant. For the size, I'd like it to grow atleast over a foot tall, and not to grow out out of the roof. It will be spending it's days outdoors and nights indoors. The place where it's going to be is room tempurature around 75 degrees, well lit, and a constant chirping of budgies.
What plant should I get?

2007-02-20 07:43:11 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

2007-02-20 07:41:25 · 11 answers · asked by diggittey 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

Im looking to purchase a home with a septic system and there are only 10 homes in the city with septic systems and all others are city sewer, is this bad?
Is this something that sould not want me to purchase tihis home? im lost!!

2007-02-20 07:40:55 · 8 answers · asked by jEsS 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-20 07:38:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-20 07:37:01 · 4 answers · asked by vivisimo 1 in Garden & Landscape

Are they selling lower grade wood to the consumers?

Any information is appreciated.

2007-02-20 07:36:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

i just unknowingly sat on my boyfriend's cream colored carpet with my new blue jeans and they stained it dark blue! i have no clue how to get this ugly stain out... and worse yet, it's not even HIS house, it's his mom's house!! what do i do?!?!?!!

2007-02-20 07:35:46 · 14 answers · asked by candygullivy 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Also, is it worth trying to repair? That is, will the crack simply continue to spread even if I seal it? I have heard of the following adhesive compounds: caulking, epoxy-resin. Will either of these do the job? Do I need some other product that I've never heard of? Thanks a lot.

2007-02-20 07:35:42 · 8 answers · asked by kmm4864990 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

what can she do is there any assistance this way or not/

2007-02-20 07:33:42 · 2 answers · asked by christine 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I live in New Jersey and we recently had a bit of snow.

There isn't much, about 3 to 4 inches, but it was snow mixed with quite a bit of rain.

I've let it sit on my driveway for almost a week now and it's frozen over, I've been trying to shovel pieces away but huge chunks of ice come out. Shoveling my driveway is too slow and ineffective.

I tried boiling water to no avail, I couldn't blanket enough ice with the water to sufficiently melt it, and I can't get my shovel under the ice either

How can I shovel this driveway?!

2007-02-20 07:33:34 · 6 answers · asked by Jasper H 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I just got a bike for my birthday but I dont like the color. I want to paint it a different color but Im not sure what paint would be better and cheaper to use on the frame. any suggestions on the paint and procedure to follow or perhaps a website?

2007-02-20 07:32:47 · 4 answers · asked by Little Wing 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i just unknowingly sat on my boyfriend's cream colored carpet with my new blue jeans and they stained it dark blue! i have no clue how to get this ugly stain out... and worse yet, it's not even HIS house, it's his mom's house!! what do i do?!?!?!!

2007-02-20 07:32:46 · 4 answers · asked by candygullivy 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Seeing as a layer of paint actually takes up space can this ever occur or is it impossible? I really want to try this in a huge room and see the finished product as just a tiny crevice through a doorway.

2007-02-20 07:32:45 · 6 answers · asked by rpetillo88 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

My space heater is only a couple of months old and it keeps shutting off every couple of minutes. I have to unplug it from the wall, wait 5 minutes and it will work again for a short period of time. My room is freezing and I'm setting the temp to 75 degrees. Two other of my roomates are having the same problem with their space heaters too. All three stop working at the same time... Why are they not working? Please help.

2007-02-20 07:32:20 · 6 answers · asked by KTRollin 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a small dead tree in my front yard and I would like to replace it with a bearing fruit tree. Can anyone provide me with a list of fruit trees that grow well in my area? Or even better, point me to a place or a website that can tell me all fruits and veggies that grow well here?

2007-02-20 07:31:49 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

no smart a** answers please

2007-02-20 07:28:14 · 6 answers · asked by saltysweet143 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I am looking into being a general contractor and need learn how to estimate construction costs. What is the best method of learning how to estimate cost in order to give a bid. Is there a computer program that does this for you? Is there a really good book to read? Should I find an old estimator? Please give me any feedback. Thanks

2007-02-20 07:22:22 · 5 answers · asked by Will 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-02-20 07:21:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling